DEADLIFT TRAINING
Although we have never had a Benny or an Andy or for that fact a Lamar Grant type of deadlifter, we do have many very good deadlifters, both...
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CONJUGATE TRAINING METHOD™ - Circa 2013
When lifters repeatedly use the same simple method of training to raise their strength level, they will eventually stall. Like the scholar who must utilize many sources of...
EXPLOSIVE LEG STRENGTH
When most people look at Westside training protocols, they automatically think of powerlifting. But the truth is the Westside System is used in track and field and in...
STRENGTH TRAINING 101
When it comes to training effectively to achieve a maximal level of strength, there are only two ways to train: training correctly and training incorrectly. TRAINING INCORRECTLY One...
INCREASING EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH AND REACTIVE METHOD THROUGH PLYOMETRICS
Shock training or plyometrics is developed by a sudden stretch preceding any voluntary effort. Kinetic Energy and not heavy weights must be used. Depth jumps and med ball...
RAW BENCHING
I am often asked how to get a big raw bench. I was a Top 8 bencher in 1980 with a 480lb lift at 220, without a shirt....
TRAINING MISTAKES PART 1
Westside Barbell receives lots of calls and emails seeking lifting advice: from technique, to periodization, to how to use lifting gear. We always respond with an answer based...
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE REVERSE HYPER (RESTORE AND INCREASE BACK HEALTH)
Introduction by Louie Simmons Reverse Hyper™ CURRENT ACTIVE PATENTS 6491607(b2 – (2002) 7435207-(2007) 7473212-(2009) 8,529,413-(2013) I fractured my 5th lumbar vertebrae in early 1973 while doing good mornings....
OLYMPIC LIFTING DEBACLE
It was good to read Ed Bakers and John Coffee’s commentary on my “debacle”. I am referring to my new book Olympic Lifting Strength Manual. My interpretation of...
CHUCK V
Chuck V came to our Westside garage around 1983. He was just a kid and Kenny Ried sent him over to watch us train. I could tell he was...
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WEIGHTLIFTING
Hello Westside Fans. This article is for our Olympic Weightlifting enthusiast. It is a sample of a 3 week pendulum wave for the squat, snatch and clean &...
THE JERK
When training the jerk different means must be used to maximize the effectiveness of execution. Several special exercises are recommended to increase the correct execution of the “thrust”...